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‘Slavery is cheaper’: Tony Burke dismisses fears gig economy laws will raise prices

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Labor will bring a bill to protect delivery riders to parliament next week.
Tony Burke says slightly higher delivery costs are a ‘small price to pay’ for safety.
The bill comes after a spate of deaths in the sector.

A senior Labor minister has acknowledged new laws protecting gig economy workers may lead to higher prices but justified the move, declaring “slavery is cheaper”.

Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke has revealed Labor will introduce greater protections in the gig economy, including for delivery riders working for apps like Uber, when parliament…

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Bourbiza Mohamed is an award-winning travel journalist who has been writing about her adventures around the world for over a decade. With a passion for exploring new cultures and experiencing different ways of life, Bourbiza Mohamed has traveled to over 107 countries across six continents and has documented her journeys in numerous publications. Bourbiza Mohamed writing is known for its vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, which transport readers to the destinations she writes about. Her articles cover a wide range of topics, from off-the-beaten-path adventures to luxury travel experiences, and she has a particular interest in sustainable tourism and responsible travel. In addition to her writing, Bourbiza Mohamed is also an accomplished photographer, capturing stunning images of the people, landscapes, and wildlife she encounters on her travels. Her photos have been featured in publications such as National Geographic, Lonely Planet, and Conde Nast Traveler.